Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Rôle dans la formule
Cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions use glycerin in a polyol-humectant role; the listed level is for formulation development.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- The guide range for gels and serums is 3–8%.
- For creams, the reference gives 2–5%.
- The guide range for rinse-off is 2–4% in this reference.
The guide places Glycerin in the water phase and calls for no melt step.
4. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- Database information on Glycerin does not replace review of the supplied grade and finished product under market rules.
- The framework in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires the complete cosmetic containing Glycerin to receive its own safety assessment for the complete formula intended for sale.
- For Glycerin, check the purchased grade against its supplier TDS and review filing requirements in the destination market.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; it provides no evidence that a drug or OTC monograph applies with patch and stability testing still needed for the completed formula.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; choose a package with oxidation sensitivity in view; check the finished batch's stability and package compatibility.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- This guide frames Glycerin's cosmetic direction around humectant function.
- This reference does not establish therapeutic results, cure claims, or unverified certification claims.
- The available details for Glycerin does not support whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen use, or hair-growth outcomes.










































